Prepare against Pranav Senthilkumar
CM · United States · World #21,726 classical · FIDE ID 2083477
When preparing against Pranav Senthilkumar, expect 1.Nf3 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 26.3% over 38 games.
Our database contains 618 games by Pranav Senthilkumar, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pranav Senthilkumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pranav Senthilkumar before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,043 | 2,071 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,091 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 1,981 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 618 | 231 | 59 | 328 | 37.4% |
| As White | 303 | 123 | 25 | 155 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 315 | 108 | 34 | 173 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pranav Senthilkumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pranav Senthilkumar's side.
First moves as White (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 193 | 63.7% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 66 | 21.8% | 32.6% |
| e4 | 40 | 13.2% | 51.2% |
| Na3 | 3 | 1.0% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Senthilkumar usually continues d4 (41.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Senthilkumar usually continues g3 (52.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Senthilkumar usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 32.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Senthilkumar usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Senthilkumar usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Senthilkumar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 122 | 79.7% | 43.9% |
| e5 | 22 | 14.4% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 106 | 97.2% | 41.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Pranav Senthilkumar's chess games
All 618 games by Pranav Senthilkumar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 231 wins, 59 draws, 328 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 76 | 34/4/38 | 44.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 25 | 7/2/16 | 28.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 23 | 7/2/14 | 30.4% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 44 | 14/5/25 | 31.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 10/8/20 | 26.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 34 | 11/5/18 | 32.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,670 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Apr 2024 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,644 | Titled Tue Late | A57 |
| Jan 2026 | Evgeny Shtembuliak | 2,620 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A05 |
| Feb 2024 | Jan Klimkowski | 2,531 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Sep 2021 | Eyal Grinberg | 2,491 | US Collegiate Rapid | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 514 | 224 | 2,215 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 24 | 8 | 2,032 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2021 | 18 | 9 | 2,292 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,169 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,054 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,195 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,999 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pranav Senthilkumar's chess games?
618 games by Pranav Senthilkumar, from Oct 2013 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Pranav Senthilkumar has played.
What does Pranav Senthilkumar play on the first move as White?
Across 303 games with White in our database, Pranav Senthilkumar opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pranav Senthilkumar answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...f6 (1% of games).
What openings does Pranav Senthilkumar play as White?
As White, Pranav Senthilkumar's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (76 games, 44.7% win rate); Torre Attack (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 303 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pranav Senthilkumar play as Black?
As Black, Pranav Senthilkumar most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (38 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (34 games, 32.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 315 games.
What is Pranav Senthilkumar's FIDE rating?
Pranav Senthilkumar is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Pranav Senthilkumar played?
Our database contains 618 games by Pranav Senthilkumar, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 231 wins, 59 draws, 328 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pranav Senthilkumar?
618 games by Pranav Senthilkumar reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.